Syracuse University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #322 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #137 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #118 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 4 | In Syracuse |
| #21 of 1,001 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top100 | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 14,778
- Graduates
- 6,994
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.syracuse.edu
Syracuse University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Syracuse University has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 57% | 61% |
| Applicants | 39,682 | 16,426 | 23,256 |
| Admissions | 23,489 | 9,291 | 14,198 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,753 | 1,649 | 2,104 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 3 | 9 |
2,812 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,606 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
954 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1220
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Syracuse University are 1220-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
479 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Syracuse University are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 11407 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 3690 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 2129 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 1616 (7%) |
| Asian | 1377 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 805 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 609 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 41 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Syracuse University is $43,545 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,000 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,339 |
| $48-75K | $21,415 |
| $75-110K | $27,817 |
| $110K+ | $46,942 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,920 | $41,616 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,920 | $41,616 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,920 | $41,616 |
| Fee in-district | $1,671 | $1,338 |
| Fee in-state | $1,671 | $1,338 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,671 | $1,338 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 8,291 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,895 |
| Room charge | $9,075 |
| Meal charge | $7,820 |
Syracuse University majors
Syracuse University has granted 3,364 bachelor's degrees across 103 programs, 2,698 master's across 100 programs, and 312 doctorate degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Syracuse University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 366 | 3 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 187 | 137 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 76 | 212 | 6 | |
| Informatics | 258 | |||
| Psychology, General | 234 | 8 | ||
| Public Administration | 62 | 160 | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 168 | |||
| Law | 165 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 141 | 10 | 8 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 82 | 76 | ||
| Accounting | 86 | 65 | ||
| Economics, General | 148 | |||
| Radio and Television | 100 | 31 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 92 | 37 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 129 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 115 | 6 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 119 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 117 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 116 | |||
| Social Work | 40 | 73 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 113 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 56 | 41 | 10 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 68 | 35 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 67 | 31 | ||
| Advertising | 79 | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 87 | 3 | 5 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 17 | 66 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 58 | 6 | 6 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | 32 | 11 | |
| Public Health, General | 48 | 6 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 21 | 32 | ||
| Sociology, General | 46 | 5 | 1 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 30 | 16 | 5 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 24 | 21 | 2 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 38 | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 22 | 15 | 5 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 26 | 15 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 38 | 1 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 20 | 10 | 4 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 34 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 29 | 4 | ||
| History, General | 29 | 2 | 2 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 32 | |||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 31 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 31 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 31 | |||
| Photojournalism | 6 | 25 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 27 | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 17 | 12 | ||
| Music Management | 29 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | 1 | 10 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 27 | |||
| Physics, General | 12 | 5 | 10 | |
| Biotechnology | 23 | 2 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 25 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | 18 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 22 | 2 | ||
| Acting | 22 | |||
| Biochemistry | 22 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 22 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 22 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 16 | 5 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 19 | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 20 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | 4 | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | 4 | 2 | |
| Industrial and Product Design | 18 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 17 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 17 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 17 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 12 | 5 | ||
| Illustration | 11 | 6 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition & Writing Studies, Other | 17 | |||
| Geography | 12 | 1 | 3 | |
| Human Nutrition | 16 | |||
| Linguistics | 3 | 13 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 15 | 1 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 16 | |||
| Photography | 12 | 4 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 15 | |||
| Interior Architecture | 15 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 10 | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 14 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 14 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 13 | 1 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 14 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 13 | |||
| Journalism | 12 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | 7 | ||
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 10 | |||
| Creative Writing | 10 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 10 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 4 | 5 | ||
| Real Estate | 9 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 9 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 8 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 5 | 3 | ||
| Statistics, General | 8 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 6 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 6 | |||
| Music Technology | 6 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | |||
| School Psychology | 6 | |||
| Women's Studies | 6 | |||
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 4 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 | 4 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | 1 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 | |||
| Education, Other | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 3 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |||
| African Studies | 2 | |||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 2 | |||
| Digital Arts | 2 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | |||
| Knowledge Management | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Neuroscience | 2 | |||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 | |||
| Conducting | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Social Psychology | 1 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 3,364 | 2,698 | 312 |
Syracuse University has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 78% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Syracuse University is a world-class research university with 52,361 scientific papers published and 1,204,917 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 788 | 6264 |
| 1991 | 893 | 7148 |
| 1992 | 842 | 8349 |
| 1993 | 849 | 8307 |
| 1994 | 901 | 9053 |
| 1995 | 834 | 9576 |
| 1996 | 847 | 10620 |
| 1997 | 829 | 10966 |
| 1998 | 855 | 12159 |
| 1999 | 827 | 12788 |
| 2000 | 799 | 14434 |
| 2001 | 749 | 15483 |
| 2002 | 780 | 16713 |
| 2003 | 875 | 18813 |
| 2004 | 958 | 20593 |
| 2005 | 1133 | 24045 |
| 2006 | 1120 | 26651 |
| 2007 | 1132 | 28692 |
| 2008 | 1193 | 32461 |
| 2009 | 1310 | 36777 |
| 2010 | 1275 | 39586 |
| 2011 | 1434 | 42191 |
| 2012 | 1468 | 45852 |
| 2013 | 1558 | 51882 |
| 2014 | 1624 | 55136 |
| 2015 | 1694 | 54480 |
| 2016 | 1612 | 53528 |
| 2017 | 1500 | 55289 |
| 2018 | 1574 | 55509 |
| 2019 | 1659 | 64232 |
| 2020 | 1856 | 73623 |
| 2021 | 1932 | 91001 |
| 2022 | 1574 | 78015 |
Syracuse University alumni
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Joe Biden
- Enrolled in Syracuse University
- 1965-1968 graduated with Juris Doctor in law
- Occupations
- international forum participantpoliticianuniversity teachersenatorlawyer
- Biography
-
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and represented Delaware in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2009.
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Shaquille O'Neal
- Occupations
- real estate entrepreneurbasketball playerThai boxerfilm producersinger
- Biography
-
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, known commonly as "Shaq", is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time NBA champion.
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Vera Farmiga
- Occupations
- film actortelevision producerstage actorfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Vera Ann Farmiga is an American actress.
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Billy Joel
- Occupations
- composermusiciansingerpianistsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
William Martin Joel is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his signature 1973 song of the same name, he has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released twelve studio albums that spanned pop and rock, as well as one album of classical music in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.
General info
| Founded | 1870 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat |
| Colors | orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 4,952 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 South Crouse Ave. Syracuse, New York, 13244 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 149,000 |
| Phone | 3154431870 |